# Broadway revival of Cats closes due to costs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/broadway-revival-of-cats-closes-due-to-costs
> Updated: 2026-08-07T12:35:57.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats, retitled Cats: The Jellicle Ball, is scheduled to end its run at the Broadhurst Theatre on August 8. Despite winning three Tony Awards and generating weekly grosses between $900,000 and $1 million, the production faced weekly operating costs of approximately $1 million, making it financially unsustainable.

Following the announcement of the early closing, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber issued a social media warning regarding the financial state of Broadway. He expressed concern that high production costs and pressure on creator royalties could put the industry in danger, urging collaboration between theater owners, unions, and producers to ensure its future.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre hosts revival of CATS musical

The musical CATS, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is performing a high-octane, choreographed revival at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre through September 19, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regents-park-open-air-theatre-hosts-revival-of-cats-musical

### 2026-07-13: Cats: The Jellicle Ball closes on Broadway, sparking Lloyd Webber's alarm

Cats: The Jellicle Ball ends its Broadway run on Aug 8 after a short, costly run, prompting Andrew Lloyd Webber to warn that Broadway faces a financial crisis.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/broadways-cats-the-jellicle-ball-to-close-on-aug-8

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